Singapore Management University
ABOUT
A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.
Stories by Singapore Management University
Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship
By equipping entrepreneurs with the right skills, SMU Associate Professor Reddi Kotha of the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, and his fellow researcher, Dr Lim Chon-Phung, hope to expand the pool of successful business ventures.
Unpacking The Aggregate: What The Big Picture Tells Us About Markets
Understanding capital and labour market movements is a matter of reading between the lines of aggregate earnings reports to decipher the information contained within, says SMU Assistant Professor Li Congcong.
The Law Of The Land
Understanding how different jurisdictions handle complex land title disputes can yield important lessons for the future development of property law, says SMU Assistant Professor Alvin See.
Disentangling The Causes Of Unemployment
Understanding why people have trouble finding work could help policy makers design more effective unemployment policies, says SMU Assistant Professor Ismail Baydur.
Exposing Discrimination, Promoting Diversity
In his studies on discrimination and diversity, SMU Associate Professor Marko Pitesa is motivated by a concern for vulnerable and disadvantaged workers.
On The Frontiers Of Free Trade
After a twist of fate set him on a career in international economic law, SMU Associate Professor Pasha Hsieh now investigates how free trade agreements can spur progress in developing countries.
Singapore’s Smart City Secret Sauce
Nimble authorities, a commitment to transformation and a focus on partnerships are some of the reasons why Singapore is one of the smartest cities around.
Changing Lands, Changing Lives
To unravel the complexities of land dispossession, scholars must reach beyond the familiar narratives that dominate the discussion, said experts at the Singapore Land Workshop held at SMU.
Making Retirement A Gig For Life
How prepared are gig workers for retirement, and how can older Singaporeans steer clear of financial mistakes? CREA researchers considered these questions at a roundtable on ageing and financial preparedness.